Description
Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Balls are a tasty treat packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240g) almond butter
- 2 tbsp (42g) honey
- 1/4 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup (40g) mini dark chocolate chips
- 1–2 tbsp (15-30ml) unsweetened almond milk (if needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla protein powder, and peppermint extract. Mix thoroughly.
- If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat.
- Place the protein balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure to use unsweetened almond milk to maintain the flavor balance.
- Feel free to substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- For added mint flavor, you can increase the amount of peppermint extract slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg